Mount Laurel Residents Directory Guide
The Mount Laurel Township residents directory provides access to public records in this Burlington County community. Mount Laurel is a growing suburb in southern New Jersey, known for its corporate parks and residential neighborhoods. Township Clerk and Manager Meredith Riculfy oversees the clerk's office at 750 Centerton Road. Through this residents directory, Mount Laurel residents can learn how to request vital records, council minutes, OPRA documents, and other municipal files. The main township phone number is (856) 234-0001, with individual extensions for each department.
Mount Laurel Township Quick Facts
Mount Laurel Residents Directory at the Clerk's Office
Township Clerk and Manager Meredith Riculfy leads the clerk's office at 750 Centerton Road, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054. You can reach her at extension 1233 or by email at mriculfy@mountlaurel.com. Deputy Clerk and Deputy Registrar Carol Modugno is at extension 1236, and Rebecca Paretti handles general inquiries at extension 1235.
The clerk's office maintains all official records for Mount Laurel Township. These include council minutes, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, budgets, and meeting recordings. The office also provides access to the Township Code and planning and zoning information online. All of these records form the core of the Mount Laurel residents directory.
The clerk handles election administration, voter registration, and licensing for Mount Laurel Township. Dog and cat licensing is managed by Nydia Nagy at extension 1274. The township website has comprehensive resources including budget documents, meeting recordings, and the Township Code.
Business hours for the clerk's office are typically 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Walk-in visits work well for simple requests. For more detailed records searches, call ahead to make sure the documents you need are readily available.
OPRA Records in the Mount Laurel Residents Directory
Mount Laurel Township processes OPRA requests through the clerk's office. Meredith Riculfy serves as the Municipal Clerk and custodian of records. The OPRA Request Form (2024 edition) requires you to complete all sections including personal information, certification under penalty of law, and a specific description of the records you want.
Fees for copies follow the state schedule under N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1. Letter-size pages cost five cents each. Legal-size pages are seven cents. CDs and DVDs are charged at actual cost. Delivery and postage are additional. The custodian may require a deposit when estimated costs exceed five dollars. You must pay the balance due when the records are ready.
Special service charges may apply for requests that need a lot of time and effort to fulfill. The custodian will let you know the amount before work begins so you can approve it. If you do not approve, you can narrow your request. The fax number for submitting OPRA requests is (856) 234-8240. You can also email requests to mriculfy@mountlaurel.com.
The OPRA form includes a comprehensive list of exemption categories. Exemptions cover deliberative material, law enforcement records, personnel records, trade secrets, and privacy-protected information. If your request is denied, you can challenge it through the Government Records Council or Superior Court. Both paths are free to start.
Note: The Mount Laurel OPRA form requires you to certify several statements under penalty of law before your request can be processed.
Mount Laurel Township Tax Records
Tax records in Mount Laurel are handled by Tax Collector Kim Muchowski at extension 1222 or kmuchowski@mountlaurel.com. The tax office maintains records of all property tax payments, delinquencies, and tax sale certificates for Mount Laurel Township. These records are public and available through the OPRA process.
Property assessment records show the value assigned to each parcel, the owner of record, and the tax class. These are maintained by the tax assessor's office, which is separate from the tax collector. Both offices are at 750 Centerton Road. Online property searches may be available through the Burlington County tax board website.
The Mount Laurel residents directory includes land records held at the county level. The Burlington County Clerk maintains deeds, mortgages, and liens for all properties in the county. These records are essential for real estate transactions and title searches in Mount Laurel Township.
Mount Laurel School District Records
The Mount Laurel School District maintains its own OPRA process separate from the township. The School District Custodian of Records is Robert F. Wachter Jr. at 330 Mount Laurel Road. You can reach the district at 856-235-3387. School records include board minutes, budget documents, and policy manuals.
The district may require a 50 percent deposit when a request for copies exceeds $25. Anonymous requests require a 100 percent deposit of estimated fees. The district must respond to OPRA requests within seven business days. School records follow the same state law as municipal records but are handled by a different custodian.
For vital records in Mount Laurel, the registrar handles birth, death, and marriage certificates. The New Jersey Department of Health and the New Jersey State Archives provide additional resources for records not held at the local level.
Note: School district OPRA requests in Mount Laurel go to the school custodian, not the township clerk.
Mount Laurel Community and Historical Records
Mount Laurel Township maintains records across many departments. The construction code office keeps building permits, inspections, and code enforcement files. The planning board and zoning board maintain development applications, site plans, and variance decisions. The fire prevention office has inspection records and compliance certificates. All of these records are part of the Mount Laurel residents directory and can be obtained through the OPRA process.
For historical records about Mount Laurel, the New Jersey State Archives in Trenton holds documents dating back to the colonial period. Mount Laurel has played a notable role in New Jersey housing law, and many historical records related to the township can be found at both the state and county level. Researchers can visit the archives by appointment on weekdays.
Burlington County Residents Directory
Mount Laurel Township is part of Burlington County, the largest county in New Jersey by land area. The county clerk handles land records, passport services, and business registrations for all Burlington County municipalities. For county-level records beyond the Mount Laurel residents directory, visit the Burlington County page.